Standards for safety showers and eyewashes

Eyewashes and safety showers are subject to several standards, namely the European standard EN-15154-5 and the American standard ANSI Z358.1. These standards provide guidelines for eyewashes and emergency safety showers used in environments where workers may be exposed to hazardous substances (such as chemicals, acids, or high temperatures). The standards are designed to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and reliability of safety showers. By complying with these standards, companies can provide a safe working environment and respond effectively to emergencies. Both standards are central to the development of our emergency shower product range.

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Standards ensure consistency and safety.

EN 15154-5

Main points :

💧Flowrate safety shower : minimum 60 l/min.
💧Flowrate eyewash : minimum 6 l/min.
💧Duration of rinse time : minimum 15 minutes.
💧Water temperature : between 15°C-37°C, ideal between 20°C-25°C.
💧Water quality : potable water. 
💧Frequancy of testing : monthly  
💧Accessibility : accessible without obstacles.
💧Location : within 10 seconds or 20 meters of the risk 

AnsiZ 358.1

Main points :

💧Flowrate safety shower : minimum 76 l/min.
💧Flowrate eyewash : minimum 11,4 l/min.
💧 Duration of rinse time : minimum 15 minutes.
💧Water temperature : between 16°C-38°C
💧Water quality : potable water. 
💧Frequancy of testing : weekly
💧Accessibility : accessible without obstacles.
💧Location : within 10 seconds of the risk

 

 

Documentation EN 15154-5
Documentation AnsiZ 358.1